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Laurence Brooks is Professor of Information Systems at the Information School (iSchool), University of Sheffield, and Visiting Professor of Technology and Social Responsibility at De Montfort University’s Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR). He has held significant academic leadership roles, including Director of the Doctoral College at DMU and Programme Coordinator at the iSchool. His work bridges technology and societal impact, with a focus on ethics, governance, and development.
Education:
- PhD in Information Systems, University of Liverpool, UK
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Bristol, UK
His research interests center on the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies, especially in public sectors. He employs social theories such as Structuration Theory, Actor Network Theory, and Sociomateriality to investigate how ICT shapes and is shaped by individuals, groups, and institutions. Key domains include eGovernment, ICT4D, healthcare informatics, and digital policy. His methodological approach is predominantly qualitative, emphasizing interpretive and ethnographic methods.
The recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with big data governance, digital public services in developing countries, and ethical AI. Trends show a focus on institutional arrangements, user trust, and socio-technical design in complex environments. His work often involves cross-cultural and international case studies, particularly in Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Zambia.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Brunel University London Star Award (2012)
- Shortlisted for Brunel Innovative Teaching Award (2012)
- Volunteer Spotlight Award, AIS (2008)
- ICIS Best Paper Nomination (2005)
- ECIS Best Paper Award (2000)
Laurence Brooks has supervised several PhD students, including Ruairi Blake, Daniel Malok, Abigail Udoma, Tonii Leach, and Vincent Bryce. He has secured major research grants, including the €4 million EU Horizon 2020 TechEthos project and the €2.9 million SHERPA project, both focused on ethical dimensions of smart information systems. He is also a local PI for the EPSRC Horizon CDT on digital identity and data creativity.
He is actively involved in research communities, having served as Past President of UKAIS, UKSS, and AIS SIG on Philosophy of IS. He contributes as an editorial board member for journals like Journal of the AIS and Information Technology and People, and has led numerous conference tracks and panels. He also co-chairs the ICT4D North of England group.
